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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,294.77, 488,058.84 and 145,365.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,294.77, 488,058.84 and 145,365.12 is: 218,099.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,294.77 : 488,058.84 = 145,365.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,294.77/488,058.84 = 145,365.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,294.77x = 488,058.84 × 145,365.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,294.77x = 70,946,731,843.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,946,731,843.66/325,294.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,099.82

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